My wife Diana and I recently travelled through Europe on an Avalon Waterways river cruise along the Danube River and the Black Sea. We had a most enjoyable time sailing from Vienna to Bucharest. Prior to the cruise we stayed in a hotel in Vienna. Our initial transfer from our … [Read more...]
Oceania Insignia Cruise Review
It has been 15 years since I first cruised aboard Crystal Cruises and I love it. It has been nearly ten years since I’ve been on Regent Seven Seas Cruises and I loved that even more. Last month I sailed with seven family members aboard Oceania Cruises Insignia and I think I’m in … [Read more...]
Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam Review and Christening
Boarding the ship at Venice shipyard where the ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built and sailing to the docks in Venice was an incredible experience. The captain took the ship out into open waters and then before returning to the docks in Venice, sailed the ship down the Grand Canal, … [Read more...]
Oberammergau Passion Play Globus Tour Review
We arrived in Oberammergau about 10:30am, plenty of time to walk around the small village and look in the shops. We are staying the night here in the Hotel Bold, a chalet type structure of indeterminate age. It's nicely appointed and appears to be well maintained. Lodging here … [Read more...]
Last Chance for Large-Ship Cruises to Antarctica?
The number of large ships that will cruise the waters off Antarctica may be limited in the future, making now the perfect time to book a cruise to Antarctica during the upcoming December 2010-February 2011 high season. Antarctica’s glacial beauty can be intimidating, but it is … [Read more...]